Laughing Gull Foundation

Laughing Gull Foundation is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina with $53.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$53.4Mtotal assets
2013IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Laughing Gull Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $3.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Campaign For Southern Equality $220K
  • Tennessee Higher Education Initiative $168K
  • Building Equity & Align For Env Jus $150K
  • Equality Of Nc $150K
  • Justice40 Accelerator $150K
  • Neighborhood Funders Group $150K
  • Equality Virginia $125K
  • Funders For Lgbtq Issues $125K
  • Freedom Center For Social Justice $105K
  • Time Out Youth $100K
  • Appalachian Voices $100K
  • Center For Heirs' Prop Preservatio $100K
  • Operation Restoration $100K
  • Partnership For Southern Equity $100K
  • Taproot Earth $100K
  • Florida Prison Education Project $90K
  • Aclu Foundation Of Nc $85K
  • Nationz Foundation $80K
  • Alliance For Higher Ed In Prison $80K
  • Georgia St University Prison Edu $79K
  • Piedmont Virginia Community College $78K
  • Stetson Community Education Project $78K
  • Lgbtq Center Of Durham $78K
  • Southwest Georgia Project For Community Education Inc $75K
  • Trans Justice Funding Project $75K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$3.1M
  • FY2019$3.5M
  • FY2020$4.4M
  • FY2021$4.7M
  • FY2022$5.7M
  • FY2023$6M

About Laughing Gull Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersDurham, North Carolina
  • EIN364749289
  • IRS ruling2013

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Laughing Gull Foundation?

Laughing Gull Foundation is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina with $53.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Laughing Gull Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Laughing Gull Foundation?

Laughing Gull Foundation's EIN is 364749289. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Laughing Gull Foundation?

Private foundations like Laughing Gull Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Laughing Gull Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.